About the song
Have you ever looked back on your life and wondered where all the time went? **Willie Nelson’s** timeless classic, **”Funny How Time Slips Away,”** captures this universal experience with poignant simplicity. Released in 1961, this country ballad has resonated with generations of listeners, offering a heartfelt reflection on the fleeting nature of time and the bittersweet memories that accompany it.
Nelson’s soulful vocals and the song’s gentle melody create a melancholic atmosphere that invites listeners to ponder their own lives. The lyrics, filled with vivid imagery and relatable sentiments, paint a picture of love lost and time passing by too quickly. The line, “Funny how time slips away, slipping away like sands of time,” has become synonymous with the song and serves as a poignant reminder of our mortality.
**”Funny How Time Slips Away”** is more than just a sad song; it’s a celebration of life and the experiences that shape us. Nelson’s ability to convey such deep emotions through his music is a testament to his songwriting prowess. The song’s enduring popularity is a testament to its universal appeal, as people from all walks of life can relate to its themes of love, loss, and the passage of time.
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Lyrics
Well, hello thereMy, it’s been a long, long timeHow am I doing?Oh, I guess that I’m doing fineIt’s been so long nowAnd it seems now that it was only yesterdayGee, ain’t it funny how time slips away?How’s your new love?I hope that he’s doing fine?I heard you told himThat you’d love him ’til the end of timeNow that’s the same thing that you told meIt seems like just the other dayGee, ain’t it funny how time slips away?I gotta go nowI guess I’ll see you aroundI don’t know when thoughNever know when I’ll be back in townBut remember, what I tell youThat in time you’re gonna payAnd it’s surprising, how time slips away
